Plain basic versatile knit pullover. This hand knit pullover sweater sports a jewel neckline with single button closure at the back. It is knitted in the round up to the armholes. Set-in sleeves. Garter Stitch eyelet edging.

This basic easy cardigan is hand knit with common worsted weight yarn. Fronts and back are knit in one piece up to the armholes. The front edges are not faced, but rather have an optional i-cord edging. I say optional since front edges will roll under without any edging, effectively hiding raw edges. I still apply the i-cord myself, because it ...

Perfect for bridal, evening wear, and special occasions. Rough mock-ups illustrate some options.

This hand knit beaded top raises any ensemble to the stature of downright elegance. I wore this to my son’s wedding.

Fronts and Back knit in one piece up to armholes. Tailored look with slenderizing side shaping and actual shoulder width. Front edges faced. Crisp turn edges for front non-roll facings and shawl collar. Back neck shaping to prevent shoulder seams slipping to the backside and hiking up the front edge. Choice of 2 buttonholes knit in place or loo...

I used about 400 yds of Size 5 perle cotton (also called 5/2 perle; 24-26 wpi).

Any fingering/sport weight which produces gauge will work well. I used 3/2 perle cotton (about 18 wpi) in a stable gauge which does not sag or distort over time.

Diamond lace pattern and reinforced heel. Knit from the cuff-down. For dyers, these hand knit socks could be dyed as desired, since about 400 yards of Size 5 perle cotton yarn (also called 5/2 perle; 24-26 wpi) is used although any yarn matching the knit gauge could be used.

Super easy shawl collar cardigan with optional i-cord edging is hand knit with common worsted weight yarn. Edging is actually attractive without the optional i-cord. Unfaced front edges and collar look good on both right and wrong sides of sweater. The i-cord does fortify the edges.

This is the perfect knit tailored suit jacket for both the office and the more elegant evening out. The flirty bottom peplum adds a bit of femininity, as does the subtle eyelet edging on the body and the cuffs. The peplum gently cuts in as it approaches the waist to create a slenderizing effect.

I used 3/2 cotton (about 18 wpi) in a stable gauge which does not sag or distort, but any yarn which produces gauge would work well.

I used 3/2 cotton (about 18 wpi) in a stable gauge which does not sag or distort, but any yarn which produces gauge would work well.

Both fronts and the back are knit together in one piece up to the armholes. Hem finishes and optional textural border patterning along bottom edges of body and sleeve cuffs, as well as up the buttoning center fronts. Flirty subtle peplum. Double-knit collar with immaculate finish along both inside and outside neck edge.

While an oxymoron to suggest that eyelets may constitute a tuck, this little hand knit jacket sports eyelets arranged in a manner to suggest pintucks over the front yokes and sleeve caps. Together with a flity peplum and a stable double-knit collar, we have a simple jacket with just enough femininity to keep it interesting.

Fronts and back are knit in one piece up to the armholes. Measurements follow the instructions for each of the 8 sizes every step of the way in order to check them against your own (before you begin knitting, of course!). Exact starting points within the damask pattern repeats are included for each portion of the jacket. Stitch and row counts i...

I used 5/2 perle cotton (about 24 wpi) in a gauge stable enough to avoid sag or distortion, but any fine fingering yarn which yields gauge would work (8 sts x 11 rows per inch).

My basic sleeveless hand knit tank top serves everything from daily wear to special occasions. Dress it up or dress it down. Let the chosen yarn determine the degree of casualness or elegance, or apply a decorative stitch pattern for a unique look. Also see my similar Beaded Knit Top using a different yarn and gauge.

Body knit in the round up to the armholes. Sleeves knit flat, to allow for flexibility in adjusting desired width and shaping from cuff to underarm. Set-in sleeves. Garter Stitch eyelet edgings. Jewel neckline with single button closure at back neck. Optional overall eyelet pattern stitch may be eliminated for a plain canvas.

Instructions for preparing 2 yds fabric to knit body of purse with fabric strips. Additional 1/2 yd fabric for lining and pocket. Optional beaded fringe.

Worked in one piece from bottom up to armholes.

Front and neck edges are finished in a rolled shawl collar and meet at center front. Back neck shaping insures that shoulder seams do not slip to the backside or hike up the front bottom edge. Fronts and back are knit in one piece up to the armholes. Unlike for most lacework, I chose not to block this garment with the usual dampening, stretchin...

This flirty little hand knit peplum cardigan has gotten a LOT of wear since I finished it this winter. It is the perfect weight for both cold and barely-cool weather, and the lightweight fabric maintains a lovely drape. Its subtle peplum ‘skirt’ and overall tailoring add a slightly dressy flair, whether with jeans or over a skirt or dress at ch...

Both Fronts and the Back are knit together in one piece up to the Armhole. Flirty subtle peplum and optional textured border patterning (knots, not bobbles) add a more feminine dressy look to an easy fast knit.

Any yarn which yields gauge will work well. I used 5/2 cotton perle (24-26 wraps per inch).

Super comfy shawl collar cardigan with peplum and button closure. Perfect for the office or for leisure. Together with the subtle eyelet edgings, the peplum transforms this hand knit jacket into more than just a humdrum cardigan. The peplum gently slopes away below the waist to create a slenderizing effect.

Detailed instructions for adding optional short-row bust darts.

Detailed instructions for optional horizontal and/or vertical bust darts with stitch and row counts for each individual size.

Simple, basic sweater with unfaced front edges and optional i-cord edging. Both Fronts and the Back are knit together in one piece up to the armhole, meeting at Center Front. Seed stitch keeps the bottom edge flat. Back Neck Shaping, to prevent shoulder seams riding on the upper back and hiking up the front bottom edge. “Swing Jacket” styling w...

This hand knit sleeveless eyelet tank top makes a basic sleeveless shirt much more special. The eyelet pattern stitch is super simple and only involves 4 rows out of every 16. I used Size 5 perle cotton for my sample, but any fingering/sock weight that produces gauge would work beautifully. Also see my similar Beaded Knit Top at http://www.conn...

Hand knit super easy basic sleeveless fine weight tank top for the summer heat. I used 5/2 perle cotton (5/2) for summer comfort, but any fingering/sock weight that produces gauge would work beautifully.

This sleeveless top with intarsia lace inserts

Any fingering/sport weight yarn which produces gauge will work well. I used 3/2 perle cotton (about 18 wpi) in a stable gauge which does not sag or distort over time.

Any fingering/sport weight yarn which produces gauge will work well. I used 3/2 perle cotton (about 18 wpi) in a stable gauge which does not sag or distort over time.

Striking tailored sweater coat. Side shaping enhances the femininity of this three-quarter length knit coat, and the look of lace is created with the high contrast between the pale green and black colors. A faced collar band with a pair of optional buttons and buttonholes extends from the front bottom edges to the back of the neck. Optional col...

The tailored fit of this stranded knit sweater jacket makes it a true classic. Measurements are included throughout the instructions for each of the 8 sizes every step of the way. Exact starting points within the stranded colorwork repeats are included for each portion of the knit damask jacket. Stitch and row counts are included as you check y...

Overall damask pattern repeat. While it can be worn with semi-formal eveningwear, it dresses up a pair of jeans as well.

Fronts and back are knit in one piece up to the armholes. Measurements and very detailed directions are included throughout the instructions for each of the 8 sizes all along the process. Exact starting points within the stranded colorwork repeats are included for each portion of the knit damask jacket. Stitch and row counts are included as you...

Striped basic tee with eyelet edgings to dress it up a bit. This hand knit striped tshirt has a jewel neckline with single button closure at the back. It is knitted in the round up to the armholes. Set-in sleeves.

Bodice knit in the round up to the armholes. Sleeves knit flat, in order to allow adjustments to width and shaping from bottom edge up to the armhole. Eyelet edgings. Jewel neckline with single button closure at back neck.

Tucked front yoke and subtle “knot flower” pattern stitch overall. Body is knit in the round up to the armholes. Sleeves are knitted flat in order to accommodate changes to width and shaping from the bottom edge up to the armholes. Set-in sleeves. Garter Stitch eyelet edgings. Jewel neckline with single button closure at back neck.

I am so pleased with the fit and styling of this hand knit A-line tunic. The knitted insert adds just enough visual interest to make it special.